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PY03 MTX

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,640 mi
Last recorded83,640 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 MTX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,640 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 83,624 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,504 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,828 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded but not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded but not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 68,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 23 Jul 2019 68,017 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel neck where joins tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,845 miles

fuel filler neck pipe badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake only just met efficiency

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,833 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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PY03 MTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY03 MTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY03 MTX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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